200 Hours: Advance to the Floor!

Once you have 200 hours, you are graded out of class and placed on the "floor". 
This process begins once you are going to clock 200 hours. Grading out is being able to roll a perm, being able to do your cuts (90, 45, 0), relaxing and everything you have covered in the classroom period of your training. Proper Draping of customers. Maintaining a good grade point average helps. After everything is a go, and you get the all clear, you get your REAL kit!

And yes, your textbooks! FINALLY (3 books, regular text, workbook & study guide.)
The text books are clear & concise....I still think it would be better if students received the textbooks BEFORE going to the floor.  Actually reading would have helped more than the tedious note taking. I did ask if it was possible to receive my books but received an answer
as why it was done this way. ;(      (I did tons of research on YOU Tube)

My kit contained:  OPI Nail kit, 2 curling irons large & small, 1 flat iron, 1 blow dryer, brushes, combs, hair cutting kit, clippers/trimmer/comb kit, rollers various sizes, chemical kit with supplies, gloves, stand for doll head, duffel bag items come in, clips for hair various kinds, heat mat, & other misc items. I can't recall.  I will post a picture.  Oh yes, student application for discount card at Sally's Beauty. First Chair magazines, student rate coupon for Modern Salon Magazine.  Modern Salon is a great magazine, will keep your abreast of new trends in the beauty business.

It's so much stuff. I was surprised on how many things were in my kit! Believe it or not you still need to purchase additional items in order for you to do a good job and have a stocked station.  The next move is to get all items organized into containers in order for you to set up your station properly. You can never be too organized when setting up your station. Before going to the floor YOU need to review everything in your kit, make sure you know what you have, what you need and what the best way for you to transport your stuff on a daily basis.
Do your fellow students a huge favor, Have your stuff with you EVERYDAY!
Please & thank you!

This is where you need to have a "friend" at school or either know someone who has made the transition & they are willing to help you with any questions. Make sure if you do have a friend in school; choose someone who has good habits, you want to learn good tips & suggestions. Try to avoid those students who could care less! I asked several students how they went about organization of their station. You can always learn something from someone else who a went through this process before you.

If all else fails; ask the instructor. (They have a wealth of information.) This is something that needs to be reviewed BEFORE you leave the classroom, in order to avoid any mishaps on your part. I purchased a total of 4 containers. One for rollers,  one-four drawer for misc items, clips and so on, one for chemical items, one for combs, brushes, other misc items needed. (Mirror, small flat iron, extra rollers)  We got a duffel bag, but I opted to use a rolling suitcase & another carry along bag.  My nail kit was an additional item for me to carry everyday.

The Internet is your friend, use it wisely and look up as much as you can on the subject of cosmetology. There is so much information out there, things to inspire you to achieve your goals.